normal female blood pressure - #20076
I am really confused about what is considered normal female blood pressure. Last week, I went for my yearly check-up, and they told me my blood pressure was 130/85. I’ve always thought that anything under 120/80 was the “gold standard,” but my doctor said that 130/85 is actually okay for my age, which is 34. I mean, I don’t feel any different, but I've heard that normal female blood pressure can vary a lot, right? Plus, my mom has high blood pressure and I’m kinda worried that it’ll run in the family or something. Does weight have a say in what normal female blood pressure should be? I've been trying to work out more and eat better, thinking it might help. A few days after the appointment, I checked my blood pressure at home using one of those machines, and it was like 128/82, which I guess is still in the same range? Are there specific lifestyle changes that could help if I’m on the higher end of what's considered normal female blood pressure? Should I be more worried about this? I feel like I need to know more since I’m also trying to get pregnant soon and I really want everything to be right. Thnx for any insight!
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